> Call to action
- 20 Jul 07, 01:05 PM
Have you come across the BBC Action Network yet? It is really quite a cool idea. It is an ideal place to start a campaign or lend your support to an existing one on an issue that is important to you. All kinds of areas are covered, from disability to the environment via affordable housing.
It is easy to understand the appeal of the Action Network. If you are running a local event in support of a local charity you are probably going to get more traffic from the BBC website than if you rely on your own. For instance, The Stroke Association is holding a football event to raise awareness in August. They may well reach a larger audience publicising this on the Action Network than anywhere else.
Another really good thing about the Action Network are the guides. Some of them are really interesting and helpful. And perhaps, most importantly of all, easy to read. I’ve looked into exactly what constitutes a charity before, and just got lost in a mass of legalise. Whereas, I think I actually got some idea from the Action Network. Some government websites should take note.
Even if you aren’t looking to change the world, there are many interesting debates to be found on the website as well. One such example is a discussion on the pros and cons of home educating children with special needs. The author, Heather Stack asks, “from a parent's perspective, has the long term gain of this [home education] made such a decision worthwhile?” Parents have been happy to share their experiences with her.
So whether you are running a campaign, supporting a campaign, or just interested in reading about the issues of the day, the Action Network has plenty of information to capture your interest.
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